Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 9:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 3:01 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Feb 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:245.62:455.38:320.38:480.47:015:07Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:075.53:315.09:190.59:340.67:005:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:545.44:224.910:110.610:250.76:595:10Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:455.35:174.811:060.611:190.76:585:11Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:405.36:154.812:030.56:575:12Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:375.57:125.012:160.712:590.46:565:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:335.78:055.21:120.41:530.16:555:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:256.08:555.62:060.12:45-0.36:545:16Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:156.39:435.92:58-0.23:33-0.66:535:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:036.610:306.33:48-0.64:20-0.96:515:18New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:516.811:176.54:38-0.95:06-1.16:505:20New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:406.85:27-1.15:53-1.26:495:21New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:066.712:306.76:18-1.16:41-1.26:485:22Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:566.71:226.57:10-1.07:31-1.06:465:23Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:486.72:166.28:05-0.88:24-0.76:455:25Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:436.53:135.99:04-0.59:21-0.46:445:26First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:416.34:135.610:05-0.310:22-0.16:425:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:436.05:185.411:100.011:260.16:415:28First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:485.86:245.312:140.16:405:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:545.87:285.412:300.21:170.16:385:31Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:555.88:255.51:320.22:130.06:375:32Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:485.99:145.72:280.13:04-0.16:355:33Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:356.09:585.83:18-0.13:49-0.26:345:34Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:186.010:395.94:02-0.24:29-0.26:325:35Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:576.011:176.04:43-0.25:06-0.26:315:37Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:356.011:546.05:22-0.25:42-0.16:295:38Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:135.96:00-0.26:170.06:285:39Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:305.912:515.76:38-0.16:530.16:265:40Waning Gibbous28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8465233)

Common Questions About Branford, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Branford, CT today?

Slack tide in Branford, CT is approximately 6:02 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Branford, CT?

Branford, CT is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Branford, CT tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Branford, CT?

Tide predictions for Branford, CT come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Branford, CT?

Tide data for Branford, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8465233. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8465233.

What is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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